The surf boat discipline covers a single event.

A boat crew consisting of 5 competitors is needed, 4 of the members are rowers and the 5th (referred to as the sweep) is responsible for controlling the boat by a sweep oar.

A crew must start each race with all 5 competitors but at the finish only 3 crew members are required to be in control of the boat.

 

 

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